Shining Groundstreak
Common NameShining Groundstreak
Scientific NameCalycopis sp.
FamilyLycaenidae
SubfamilyTheclinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral and South America
Host PlantsLegumes, various shrubs and trees
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various plants, often legumes. Some species exhibit myrmecophily, associating with ants. Undergoes complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include the brownish-orange underside with a prominent, white-outlined dark brown streak, and the small size typical of hairstreaks.
Description
A small, dull brownish-orange butterfly with a distinctive dark brown streak outlined in white across the underside of its hindwings.
